Winning Midfield Play with the 3-5-2

with Mike Freitag,Indiana University Head Men's Soccer Coach;2004 NCAA Champions!

Mike Freitag believes that soccer games are won in midfield, and this system is the reason why. The 3-5-2 system has helped Indiana compete in seven of the last nine college cups, including winning the 2004 National Championship. In this instructional DVD Coach Freitag rolls out the 3-5-2 with an emphasis on the 5. Using computer graphics and animation to enhance the presentation, Freitag thoroughly describes the 3-5-2 and includes various concerns and coaching points. He also describes the key qualities required of the forwards, midfielders and defenders to make this system successful. The 3-5-2 has been proven successful at the highest collegiate level of competition. The fundamental elements of this attack can be used at all levels to help coaches develop a successful style of play.